Blue Line Patrol Podcast:Episode 16

It feels like months since the Red Wings have played, but the Olympics are finally over and we can finally get back to watching the best league in the world. On the Xavier Ouellet episode of the podcast, we've got Griffins news, junior prospect news, an update on Tyler Bertuzzi, Wings talk, speculation, and a lot of questions. I was at the Griffins games this past weekend and there were a few players who really impressed me. Kevin's got your Wings updates to pump you up for the return of hockey.

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 16

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast:Episode 15

We have a special guest for this Red Wings Prospect edition of the podcast. Kyle graced us with his presence as we took a deeper look at not only some of the Griffins prospects, but also some of the kids still in juniors and Europe.

• Which Griffins prospects are making a good case for themselves.
• Which prospects might be with the Wings next season and which ones might be gone.
• Which Junior prospects will be in Grand Rapids next year, and who's ready.
• With the defense we have in Grand Rapids, and the lacking defense on the Wings, what's going to happen?
• Prospects, prospects, prospects, and more prospects!
• Olympic predictions and thoughts.
• And much more.

Here are some additional information we referenced on the podcast:

Prospect Report Card: The Forwards
Prospect Report Card: The Defense and Goalie
Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Mitch Callahan

Thanks again to Kyle for chatting with us. You can follow him on Twitter @kylemcilmurray and why wouldn't you want to?

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 15

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Blue Line Patrol Podcast:Episode 14

After a month-long absence due to shoulder injuries concussion-like symptoms sore groins life getting in the way, we're back with a Goosetastic new episode and we try to balance out the good and the bad, the positive and the negative, then excitement and the tears. You know how it goes. Kevin and I talk about the walking wounded Wings, how the call-ups are doing, who's impressing us, and if we think we can actually score some goals. We've also got plenty of Griffins talk when we look at who's hot and who's not this season, what to do with guys like Mitch Callahan (Callyhands) and Landon Ferraro who lose waiver exemption and are UFA's after this season, and what the Frk is going on with Martin Frk.

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 14

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If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

Kevin @KevinN37
Michelle @Slapshotg0al  
Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 13

We make plans to podcast again, and the Wings start winning again. Coincidence? Probably. With all the injuries the Wings are dealing with, we're getting a taste of the future with guys like Jurco, Sheahan, and Mrazek called up from Grand Rapids. The Wings currently have 9 players on their roster who won the Calder Cup with the Grand Rapids Griffins last spring. With all of the currently injured Wings (except Weiss) due back by the end of the year, the Wings will have some tough roster decisions to make. This week Kevin and I take a look at...

• What roster moves need to be made short term, and long term, in order to make room for injured players returning.
• Tomas Jurco's performance in his first 4 NHL games, how he's done so far, and what should be done with him short term
• Riley Sheahan's surprising performance. Should he stay or should he go?
• Pavel Datsyuk, the Magic Man is back!
• Who gets sent down to Grand Rapids when Nyquist, Helm, and Abdlekader make their expected returns against the Islanders?
• Healthy scratches? What are those?
• Spoiler Alert! We talk 24/7, the good, the bad, who's the star so far, and what we'd like to see more of. 

We also have a special announcement to make... No, Kevin isn't pregnant. The podcast should be available on iTunes in the  near future! We've jumped through the necessary hoops and awaiting final approval. We'll make an official announcement when it's up and available, and we're excited about this development because it will make it much easier for you, our valued listeners, to access, download, and listed to the BLP Podcast. We'll keep you posted on further developments. Yay progress!

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 13

Due to scheduling difficulties, this will probably be the last podcast we're able to record for a few weeks. So we want to thank you again for listening, and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Hockey New Year... Errrr.. Happy New Year.

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

Kevin @KevinN37
Michelle @Slapshotg0al  
Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 12

This is a special Griffins episode of the podcast this week, because both Kevin and I were able to watch the Griffins in person this weekend. Who looks good? Who looks really good? Who looks insanely good? Who has tiny legs? All those questions and more will be answered. So please, get your poop in a group and let's roll!

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 12

Here's the full article about the Walleye that we talked about: Prospect News: The Weeping Walleye

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Here's my complete recap of the Griffins 5-1 win over the Rochester Americans on Friday night: Griffins Keep Rolling And Beat Americans 5-1

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

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Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 11

Welcome to the Daniel Cleary Alfredsson Cleary Alfredsson Cleary Alfredsson edition of the podcast! Hey, the Wings finally won a couple games, so there's significantly less cursing and sobbing than there would have otherwise been. There's lots of important Wings stuff going on, so let's get right to the good stuff, such as...

• Pavel Datsyuk's injury and the implications for the team
• Don't call is a goalie controversy, but Jonas Gustavsson gets a second straight start in net. 
• What's going on with Jimmy Howard
• New injuries, healed injuries, and new lines: good, bad, and serious implications
• Justin Abdelkader >>>>>> Daniel Cleary (Who was on the Abdelkader bandwagon early?)
• Gustav Nyquist who?
• and plenty of bonus nuggets that Sigmund Freud would have a field day with.

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 11

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

Kevin @KevinN37
Michelle @Slapshotg0al  
Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 10

Due to scheduling around the Wings games and our own hockey games, we have an early edition of the podcast this week. Both Kevin and I got to go watch the Wings live against Dallas on Thursday night and while the loss sucked; there were good things to take away from the game. There's always a silver lining, even in the Tampa game. Oh, and how about those Griffins? So, here...we...go!

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 10

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

Kevin @KevinN37
Michelle @Slapshotg0al  
Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 9

It's been a crazy busy week, so Kevin and I had to Wing it tonight, but that's just Howe we roll.  Yeah, I went there. This week Kevin and I discuss...

• My impressions of Zach Nastasiuk after watching him play live
• High and low points of the Wings' Western Canada trip
• Wings - Griffins - Walleye transactions
• What's going on with Martin Frk?
• Emery vs Holtby: legitimate goalie fight, or disgrace to the NHL?
• And lots of good tidbits and fun stuff.

My full write up on Zach Nastasiuk can be found right here.

You may listen to and download the podcast right over here ---> Episode 9

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here:

Kevin @KevinN37
Michelle @Slapshotg0al  
Blue Line Patrol @BlueLinePatrol 

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Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!! 

Blue Line Patrol Podcast: Episode 8

The Appledaiquiri, Applegator, Abdelgator, Gator, Abby, Fischer, Larionov, Nill edition of the Podcast is here. We barely fit all the juicy hockey talk into one podcast, but we managed to do it. Hold on to your butts, because we've got lots to dive into, including...

• What I saw from Red Wings prospects Jake Paterson and Andreas Athanasiou in their OHL game that I attended. If you'd like to read the full write up, it can be found right here. 
• Griffins update: Wins, losses, injuries, and roster moves.
• Brief (very brief) recap of the Wings last three games (complete with sound effects from Kevin).
• Who's qualified to make player judgements, and why it's all Kyle Quincey's fault.
• Wings roster moves, line moves, and situation going into their 4 game Canada trip.
• What we expect from the Wings upcoming road trip.

Ok, we've done 8 of these bad boys now, and Kevin and I are still pretty new to this gig. We're pretty sure at least one person listens to these (Hi Sprout!) and we would very much like to get make our product better. That's where y'all come in. We would appreciate feedback and yes, even constructive criticism so that we can continue to improve. You can e-mail us at Bluelinepatrol@gmail.com and let us know what you think, and what we can do to improve. We promise not to throw flaming poo at you if you have criticisms. This has been a message from quality control, now back to your regularly scheduled podcast.

The podcast is available for your listening pleasure here ---> Episode 8

If you'd like to hit us up on Twitter, we can be found here Kevin and here Michelle.  You can also follow the Blue Line Patrol Twitter feed @BlueLinePatrol 

Let's Go Red Wings!!! Let's Go Griffins!!!